• Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Vasomotor rhinitis
• Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods
• Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema.
• Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma
• Cold urticaria
• Dermatographism
• As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT.

Each tablet contains 4 mg of cyproheptadine hydrochloride.

Children

The total daily dosage for children may be calculated on the basis of body weight or body area using approximately 0.25 mg/kg/day (0.11 mg/lb/day) or 8 mg per square meter of body surface (8 mg/m²). In small children for whom the calculation of dosage based upon body size is most important, it may be necessary to use cyproheptadine syrup to permit accurate dosage.

Age 2 to 6 years: The usual dose is 2 mg (½ tablet) two or three times a day, adjusted as necessary to the size and response of the patient. The dose is not to exceed 12 mg a day.

Age 7 to 14 years: The usual dose is 4 mg (1 tablet) two or three times a day adjusted as necessary to the size and response of the patient. The dose is not to exceed 16 mg a day.

Adults

The total daily dose for adults should not exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day (0.23 mg/lb/day).

The therapeutic range is 4 to 20 mg a day, with the majority of patients requiring 12 to 16 mg a day. An occasional patient may require as much as 32 mg a day for adequate relief. It is suggested that dosage be initiated with 4 mg (1 tablet ) three times a day and adjusted according to the size and response of the patient.

Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP are available as white, round-flat, bisected tablets, debossed 2929, containing 4 mg of cyproheptadine HCl packaged in bottles of 100 and 1000 tablets.

PHARMACIST: Dispense in a well-closed container as defined in the USP. Use child-resistant closure.

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30° C (59°-86° F).

CAUTION: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription.

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